Kelsey Mitchell sets WNBA record with 21st straight 20-point game

She scored a game-high 37 points in the record-setting outing.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 211 min read

game-high 37 points & a new WNBA record 21 consecutive games with 20+ points for Kelsey Mitchell 🔥 https://t.co/SJnu Via @IndianaFever on X

What happened: Mitchell entered the game tied for the mark after scoring at least 20 points in each of her previous 20 outings. The entire streak has come during the 2026 season.

Why it matters: The run moves Mitchell past A'ja Wilson, who held the previous WNBA record at 20 consecutive games. It also extends Mitchell's single-season standard into an outright league record.

By the numbers: Mitchell has scored at least 420 points during the 21-game streak.

What to watch: Mitchell's next appearance offers a chance to extend the record to 22 games.

Sources

@IndianaFever 2026-08-21T02:57:16.330098+00:00

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